Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9415, Henry Duke, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
W.
Duke, Henry Susannah
N 9415
B.L.Wt 101.2 28-160.55
CONTENTS

10. 531
4
Kentucky
Henry Duke
of Madison in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Taylor of the Virginia line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 of September  1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 of May 1882 and sent to Judge James Clarke Winchester
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819 ~ 45.29 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 6 September 1819 48.5
$93.29
16/30 } 48.29 4/31 } 45.29
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
(continued)
Notification sent to H is B on Baphton Esq 31 Fresh 1825 Richard Wenbueker

317.605. Act Mar 3/55
Mar 6/62
Susannah Duke wid of Henry Duke Lri
101228
Revolutionary Service See pension papers Act 28 Jul. 1848.
Allowed 160. acres.
L.M. Louny.
Examiner.
A. Smith Mt. Vernon Ky
Ed. Bruff

57034 Kentucky. Susannah Dicke widow of Henry
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Insc d to $96.00 per m t July 1848 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Aug t 1849. and sent to
Pensioner Richmond Ky
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 231 Vol. 3 .
R. L. Small Jun 29/51

see letter to Hon. P. P. Barbour, 25 Feb. 1872.
Henry Duke Private Col. Taylor's Regiment Virginia Line 1776-77-3 years
on Roll Admitted

THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,
Madison County, Set.
On this 10th day of September 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the circuit court, in and for the state aforesaid, personally appeared Henry Rake aged fifty nine years; — who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following statement and declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late law of Congress entitled, "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War;" that he is a citizen of the state of Kentucky, and resident in the county of Madison ; and that he was
enlisted for three years at Louisa County in the state of Virginia on or about the 10th day of 1776. or 1777 by one Samuel Reth ,
and served in the company commanded by captain Robert Barrett of the Virginia Line  Continental  establishment commanded by Col. Francis Taylor . the number of the regiment not recollected
that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, in the continental army, against the common enemy, until about the day of 1779. or 1780 when he was honorably discharged from service at Winchester — in the state of
Virginia ; that he was in service three years & eight months and was in the battles of
He is now in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has lost his discharge, and has no evidence in his power, of his services and discharge, other than that which is here transmitted.
and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has lost his discharge, and has no evidence in his power, of his services and discharge, other than that which is here transmitted.
Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
L. Clark Circuit Judge

State of Kentucky (Madison County ss) Philip Winston of the county aforesaid states upon oath that he served in the Virginia line of continental establishment in the years 1778 — 1779 — That he is ac- quainted with Henry Duke and believes that he served in the Revolutionary war the time mentioned in the foregoing Statement made by Duke —
Sworn to before me the day and year first above — L. Clark Circuit Judge
I, James Clark — Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do cer- tify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Henry Duke did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and upwards, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceed- ings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Depart- ment of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress — and it further appears to my satisfaction, that said applicant is in such indigent and reduced circumstances, as to require the aid of his country, pursuant to the above recited act.
L. Clark Circuit Judge

State of Kentucky
Madison Circuit Court
I David Brind. Clerk of the Court for the Circuit aforesaid. do hereby certify that James Clark whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certi- -ficate is and was at the time of the said signature one of the Judges of the Circuit Court in & for the State aforesaid & that all and full faith & credit is & ought to all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & affixed my Seal of Office this 17 th day of Sept r 1818 & in the 27 th year of the Commonwealth D. Brind

189. H and D 189 Declaration to Obtain Pension 11 10,531.
N. H: Caperton, Richmond, Kent.

Madison Circuit Court September Term 1820
On this 8 th day of September 1820 personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of record for the State of Kentucky and Circuit of Madison County Henry Duke aged sixty two years resident in Madison County in said State Who being first duly sworn according to Law. Oath On his oath declared that he served in the revolutionary war as follows he belonged to the 8 th Virginia Regiment and to least Barretts Company his original declaration is dated the 15 th day of Sept 1818 and the number of his Pension Certificate is 10531 and he further solemnly swore that he was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that he has not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that he has not nor has any person in trust for him any property or securities contracts or debts due to him nor has he any in common other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by him subscribed to wit) Two Mares. Two Cows

8 hogs one beareare 3/10s one cattle one cow three chairs he has $5 owing to him and owes about $75 (Signed) Henry Duke
He states that he has two children living with him one named Melvin aged 14 years and the other named James aged 12 years that Melvin is so affected with the White Swelling as to be unable to support himself to perform any kind of labour the other child is so young as not to be able to maintain himself by his labour he states that he is by occu- pation a farmer but from old age very unable to follow it and that he is in such indigent circum- stances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his country Sworn to and declared on the 8th day of Sept 1820 and it is ordered by the court that the said it is certified that the said Duke's property is of the value of $71.00
Kentucky Madison Circuit Court
I David Brine clerk of the court for said Cir- cuit do hereby certify that the foregoing attached schedules are truly copied from the records of said court and I further certify that it is the opinion of said court that the total amount of the value of the said Duke's property as exhibited in the aforesaid schedules is $71.00
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal at office this 29th day of Sept. 1820 and in the 29th year of the commonwealth
David Brine

State of Kentucky Madison County 3 rd Set.
On this 8 th day of November, 1842, personally appeared in open court, before the Worshipful, the County Court of Madison, State of Kentucky, now sitting. Susanah Duke, a resident of Madison County, Kentucky, aged 66 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed 7 th day of July, 1838, allowing the widows of Revolutionary Pensioners a pension.
She states that she is the lawful wife of Henry  Henry Duke deceased Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, under the act of 1818, as will appear by reference to his pension certificate now on file in the Pension Office, at Washington City. She states that she was married to the said Henry  Henry Duke, deceased, in Hanover County, Virginia, in the year 1792, as well as she can now recollect. The record of her marriage and the birth of her children was lost in crossing Richland Creek, in State of Kentucky in moving from her residence in Virginia to this State. The water was high and in attempting to cross over their wagon, they lost a good deal of their property, and amongst other things their Bible containing the date of her marriage and birth of her children. She states that she was lawfully married to the said Henry Duke, which she can prove by the oath of Amy Gofney, a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky, who was present and witnessed the marriage ceremony. She knows of no other person, (now living) that she can prove her marriage by. The said Henry

Duke never had any other wife but this petitioner, which will also appear by the affidavit of the said Amy Gafney
Given to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Susannah Duke
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the said Susannah Duke was the lawful wife of Henry Duke, who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and who is now deceased - and that she is the only wife said Duke ever had
 Thos Francis YP  C. N. Hox YP  Wm Sharp  H G. Guff  Adam Rogers YP  Saml. Bell YP  Jno. Mavly YP  Marshall YP  W. W. Parker 
 Thos Rich anderson  J. D. Brownston  Thos H. Irvine  J. W. H. Lee  William Picato  Reuben Moore  Starling Wood YP  Joseph Turner  (D) 

State of Kentucky Madison County } Set
I David Irvine Clerk of the Court of Madison County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the appli- cation of Susannah Duke for a pension In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at office this 27 th day of May A. D. 1844
David Irvine Clerk Mad. County Court
”

State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County Set
On this 29 th day of November 1862 before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Rockcastle in the State aforesaid personally appeared Susannah Duke aged 87 years a resident of the county and State aforesaid who being first duly sworn on the law amends.
Declares that she is the widow of the late Henry Duke and who was a Revolutionary Pensioner on Kentucky Pension Agency under what act she does not know on account of his services in the Virginia Troops and after the death of her said hus- band her name was placed upon the Kentucky Pension Agency - upon her application from Kentucky as his widow under the Revolutionary Pension act of 2 nd February 1848 at the rate of $80. per annum and afterward her said pension was increased to $96. per annum that on account of the age and bodily infirmity she cannot give a detail of her said husband's service.
She makes this declaration for the pur- pose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress approved March 3 rd 1855 or any other act of Congress. She also declares that she has always understood that her said husband

from the Government which he rendered in Madison County, Kentucky, received one hundred acres of land. On account of said services, she further declares that she has not received bounty land a warrant for bounty land, under no act of Congress. nor made any other application thereof and refers to the application of her said husband for a pension, and to her own application upon which her name was placed upon the Kentucky Revolutionary pension list, and all the papers therein filed at pension office at Washington City and to the proofs hereto annexed.
Her hereby constitutes and appoints A Smith of Warren Rockcastle County Kentucky my true and lawful agent and attorney in fact to prosecute my claim, and receive the warrant may be issued to me, with full power of substitution.
Susannah for Duke mark
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County. Set Personally appeared Patrick Duke and J. J. Harris. — Residents of the county of Rockcastle in the State aforesaid persons whom I certify to be credible witnesses, and who being first duly sworn as the law directs, say that they were present and

Saw Deborah Duke sign her name by making her mark to the foregoing declaration, and they further swear that they have every reason to believe her the affiant and a statement of the affiant, and have acquaintance with her that she is the identical person. She represents herself to be - and they further swear that they are acquainted with her. Read as reader in the court, and they further swear that the claimant. Deborah Duke is now a widow. P. H. Duke John J. Harris
The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written, and I further certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons and that the claimant is the identical person she represents herself to be - and I have no intent in this claim nor conceivably in its prosecution, the word. (hermit land) on south side of the foregoing declaration was erased before signed - the word from the homestead, which he res- ided in Madison County Ky., was entered on south side where before signed. Wm. S. Scott J. P. Ke

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle Issu I M c J. Miller Deputy Clerk for D.G. Codyer Clerk Of the Court, Court for the County Aforesaid Certify That William. S. Scott whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn according to Law and that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit In testimony of which I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court.
This 1 st Day of May 1862
M c J Miller D e for D.G. Codyer Clerk
James Duke Application from Rockcastle Co Ky for Young Men Act 3 rd March 1855 address H. Smith Attorney Rockcastle County Kentucky

Hanover Co. Va. } Miss Wiput 25
June 17 th
Joseph Turner Esquire
Richmond
Kentucky

Know all men by these presents that we Henry Duke and Williamson Plant are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Beverley Randolph Esq r Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being and to his successors in the sum of fifty pounds to the payment whereof well and truly to be made for the use of the said Commonwealth we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this fourteenth day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety one
The condition of this obligation is such, that whereas there is a marriage intended shortly to be had and solemnized between the above bound Henry Duke bachelor and Susanna Gentry spinster Now if there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then this obligation to be void and of none effect, else to remain in full force and virtue
Teste Thos. W. Todd
Henry Duke Williamson Plant
State of Virginia Hanover County to wit }
I Philip B. Winston Clerk of the County Court of Hanover in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of Henry Duke's marriage License bond now on file in my office, with the exception of the date which is expressed in the said bond in fair legible figures as follows: "12 th day of June 1791."
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the fifth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty four.
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

Stearns Chase Co. June 5 th 1846
Dear Sir
Annexed I send you a copy of Henry Dukes Marriage License bond. The only evidence in my office of his marriage, which I hope will answer your Dukes purpose.
Respectfully Philip B. Winston.

October 4, 1938.
Mrs. Emmet Morris 1723 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas.
BA-J/ILL Henry Duke W. 9415 am
Dear Madam:
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 9415, based upon service of Henry Duke in the Revolutionary War.
Henry Duke enlisted in Louisa County, Virginia, in 1776 or 1777, served as private in the 3 rd Virginia regiment, and in Captain Robert Barrett's company, Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia regiment and was discharged at Winchester, Virginia, having served three years and eight months.
The soldier resided in Virginia in 1791 or 1792. He moved from that state to Kentucky.
Henry Duke was allowed pension on his application executed September 15, 1818, at which time he resided in Madison County, Kentucky. He was aged about fifty-nine or sixty years; he did not state the date and place of his birth nor the names of his parents. The soldier died January 1, 1842.
Henry Duke married in Hanover County, Virginia, Miss Susanna (Susannah) Gentry; they were married by a Minister at the home of John Gentry. The marriage bond was dated June 14, 1791, and was recorded in said Hanover County; the widow gave the date of her marriage, however, in 1792.
Susannah Duke, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed November 8, 1842, at which time she was a resident of Madison County, Kentucky. Her age is shown then as sixty-six years; however, in 1849, her age is given as about seventy years, and in 1862, as eighty-seven years. The date and place of her birth were not given, nor name of her father designated. She

moved from Madison County, Kentucky, to Rockcastle County, that same state, and in June 1854, had resided in the last named county about four and one half years. She was living there in 1862.
Susannah Duke was allowed bounty land also, on account of the service of her husband, Henry Duke, in the Revolutionary War; warrant #101228 for 160 acres was issued under the Act of March 3, 1855.
Henry Duke and his wife, Susannah, had children; the names of only two were designated, namely, Wilson and James, aged in 1820, fourteen years and twelve years, respectively; they both lived at home in 1820.
In 1854 and 1855, Patrick H. Duke and Miss Elizabeth, or Elizabeth H., Duke were residents of Rockcastle County, Kentucky; this Patrick H. Duke resided there also in 1862. No relationship between these persons and the soldier's family was stated.
In 1842, when Susannah Duke made application for her pension, her sister, Ann Gofney (shown also Anney Gafney or Gofney), was a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky, aged seventy years; she was present at the marriage of her sister, Susannah, and Henry Duke, in Hanover County, Virginia.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the land which was granted on account of service in the Revolutionary War of Henry Duke, you should address the Commissioner, General Land Office, this city, and furnish that official the following: bounty land warrant #101228, 160 acres, Act of March 3, 1855.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following: Susannah Duke, widow of Henry Duke, Certificate #5034, issued July 19, 1854, rate $96 per annum, commenced July 1, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1938-Oct. 4 - Hist. to Mrs. Emma Morris - her letter in Rev. Harden Duke - N. 78 P. & L. R.
Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9415
Susannah Duke Wid. of Henry Duke Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 23/48
Index: - Vol. A , Page 199
[Arrangement of 1870.]

101.228
S
160 acres

Henry Duke Ky. at 1878. last paid? 4 Oct. '44 - G. M. C.
Cash to 1 st January 1842. being the sum of his worth

100 53
Pension Off. June 29 1854,
Sir
Susannah Duke, widow of Henry of Ky, acts July 7 1838 9 c $ 80 per an. Please state to what time paid.
Very Respectfully
H Burleson
J P Waldo
3 d Auditor
Com y Pension
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Paid to 4 Sept 1853
Stearns L. Brins for 3 d Auditor C.C.
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Triplet

6237 Kentucky
Frances Duke widow of Henry Duke who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of October, 1844 and sent to
Sent to Joseph Turner Esq Richmond Kentucky
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book
Vol. 1.
Page
167
Entered 6th to J. Turner Nov 29 1845

503H Kentucky
Susannah Duke widow of Henry Duke Va who served in the Revolutionary
John S Edwards May 11 1853 Same May 12 1853
war, as a private
Increased from $80.00 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 1 st day of July 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of July 1854. and sent to
R. L. Smallwood Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 231. Vol. 3.

Nov 27 48
10
M c Duke Ind Stn, Ky
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.

Richmond, Ky. Nov. 21 st , 1845.
Br. Sir
Henry Duke, late a prisoner of the United States was on the roll of the Kentucky Genl. y at the rate of eight dollars per month. His widow is allowed a pension of Eighty dollars per annum. I supposed she would be allowed the same amount per annum her husband received, and I have thought it more than probable that there was an error in the allowance made her in the filling up of her paper.
Is it not customary to allow the widow the same pay per annum, her husband was drawing. I have frequently thought of making this inquiry, and requesting the attention of the Department to this matter. If it is her right, I hope the Department will correct her paper, and authorise her to draw back rations, for she is quite poor.
Very Respectfully, Joseph Turner

BRIEF IN THE CASE OF
Suzannah Duke Rockcastle County and State of Ky act 2 Feb 1848
CLAIM, ( " original " or " for increase. " )
PROOF EXHIBITED, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Increased under the 21 Resolution of July 1, 1848
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
R. L. Smallwood
Name and residence of Agent
Present
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

6237 Ky 13
FREE
Ms
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

State of Kentucky } Madison County, } 3 rd Sits.
On this 6 th day of August, 1849, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, Susannah Duke, a resident of said county, aged about seventy years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of pensioners who served during the Revolutionary War:— That she is the widow of Henry Duke, who was a private in the Revolutionary Army. She is not able to state his officers, or the particulars of his service, but refers to his declaration for an account of his services, which is in the pension department, Washington City. And that she received an annual pension of eighty dollars under the act of 17 th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Susannah her Duke mark
Sworn and subscribed } to me this day and year above } written. }
John H. Miller S.P.
Witness Samuel Davis

I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration. Given under my hand this 6 th day of August, 1849.
John H. Miller J.P.
State of Kentucky, Maclean county, set.
I, James M. Shackelford, Clerk of the Court of said County, certify that John H. Miller is a Magistrate in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. His commission is dated on the 11 th day of April 1845, and continues during good behavior.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 13 th day of August, 1849. James M. Shackelford Clerk.

State of Kentucky 3
Rockcastle County 3
On this 21 st day of June 1834 personally appeared - Patrick H. Duke - & Elizabeth H. Duke and made oath in due form of law - whom I certify to be reputable residents of the county and state aforesaid - and entitled to credit - who says that they are well acquainted with Susannah Duke - the wife of Henry Duke deceased a pensioner of the united states - and that they was present and saw Susannah Duke before her marriage by making her mark to the foregoing declaration and that she is the widow of Henry Duke deceased and is now a pensioner of the united states - and as resid in Rockcastle County Kentucky - and that they deponents do reside in the county and state aforesaid - and have no interest in this pension -
P. H. Duke
Elizabeth H. Duke
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above mentioned. I certify that P. H. Duke & Mrs. Elizabeth H. Duke who has sworn to and executed the foregoing deposition is known to me to be both reputable resident citizens of the county of Rockcastle & State of Kentucky and their oaths are entitled to full faith

and credit, - and I have no interest in the result of this Division nor concerned in its prosecution - erasures and interlineations &c was made before signing.
Green Proctor
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
I Milton J. Miller Clerk of the County Court for said County Certify that Green Proctor whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn according to law and that his official acts are entitled to full faith & credit.
In testimony of which I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court the 21 st day of June 1854
M. J. Miller Clerk

Washington June. 26. 1854. To Hon. L. P. Waldo.
Sir
En closed, your wife find the application of Susannah Duke the wife of Henry. - for an increase of pension please examine and report to me me.
Yours Respectfully R. L. Smallwood

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County 3
Be it known that on the 21 day of June. in the Year 1854. before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid. Personally appeared Susanah Duke of the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky. and the wife of Henry Duke deceased, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of Henry Duke (deceased) who was a Pensioner of the United States on the Kentucky pension agency, under act of Congress passed 18 th March 1818- at the rate of $96- Dollars per annum, and that she Susanah Duke, his wife, is a Pensioner of the United States under act of Congress passed February 1828- at the rate of $80 Dollars per annum. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining an increase of Pension, according to law. $40- Dollars per an- num- under act of Congress, etc. July 1 st 1828 the increase of Pension to commence from that date. says her application for a Pension. the proof thereof filed in the Pension Office at Washngt n D C . is respectfully referred to, and the proof hereto annexed to substantiate her claim to an increase of Pension.
I do hereby subscribe and affirm. R. L. Smathers of Washington D C . My true and lawful attorney for

And in my name to present said claim and to examine all papers on file in the post- office at Washington City or elsewhere in relation to said claim - and to do all lawful acts and things that I could do were I personally present and also the same in proper person in the present and the same shall be laid on me, to receive the certificates of Queen which may be issued on said claim - and forward the same to A. Smith of West Vernon Rockcastle Co Ky.
attest. P. Deefe Christopher P. Deefe
William Duke mark
Sworn to and subscribed by me making her mark before me on the day and year above mentioned. ✓ Certify that - Susannah Duke who has sworn to and executed the foregoing affidavit before me is shown to me to be a reputable resident citizen of the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky - and is a United States Commissioner of said Court - and the same was read and affirmed to her before signed and she signed the same understanding by making her mark
I believe her statements to be true - and for- jures and bodily imprisonment - she is unable to appear in open court - and I have no interest in the result of this proceeding nor concerned in its prosecution - (witness my hand was made for sign) Green Bader J.P.

Susannah Dyer widow of Henry Ky
Act 2 Feb 1848
Due to pgh for annu, commg 1 July 1848, debt former payg at pgh for annu,
Refused
See R. L. Smallwood Present.

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle 3
Be it known that before me Green Proctor a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared, Susanah Duke, the Widow of Henry Duke deceased, and made oath in due form of law that she is the identical person named in an original pension certificate now illegally withheld by one Joseph Turner of Rockcastle Madison County Kentucky.
That she gave an order to Alfred Smith of Mountain Rockcastle County Kentucky - to ask the said Joseph Turner for said pension certificate - which order was presented by the clerk of County Court - of Madison County Ky - and the said Joseph Turner promptly declined to surrender the said pension certificate, That she is entitled to a pension of $8. per month or $96. dollars per annum. That she now resides in Rockcastle County Kentucky, and has resided there for the space of 48 years past and that previous thereto she resided in Madison County Kentucky and was allowed a pension of $80 dollars per annum.
(S.D.)
Sworn to and subscribed this 11 day
of July 1854 and her signature is genuine - I have no interest in the result of this claim nor in its prosecution. Green Proctor P.
Susanah Duke mark (S.D.)

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle 3
I, Green Rooton a Magistrate in and for the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence - viz. That Susanah Duke, who this day appeared before me, and took the oath of Identity, is the identical person she declares herself to be in the annexed affidavit, and I am also satisfied that the statement made by her, in relation to the pension certificate is true and I have no interest in this claim to a pension nor concerned in its prosecution.
Given under my hand. This 11 day of July in the year 1854
Green Rooton J.P.
The foregoing interlineation, in the pension certificate, as follows: (By making her marks with her own hand) was made before signed.
Green Rooton J.P.

State of Kentucky } County of Rockcastle } I, M c J Miller Clerk of the Court in and for the County and State above mentioned, do certify that Green Proctor, who has signed the foregoing Certifi- -cate is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly Commissioned and sworn according to law, and that his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit, and the signature purporting to be his is genuine, and the County Court afore- -said is a Court of Record.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Affixed the Seal of said County Court, and Sub- -scribed my name Clerk of said Court on the 11 th day of July A D 1854
M c J Miller Clerk By J Smith D.C. Rockcastle County Court Ky.

11025
Act 43.657
Susannah Duke
Heir:
Act 7 July 38
m 91 d 42
Rejected
Act 7 March 43
2 yrs pri
$80 -
Joseph Turner Richmond Ky.

State of Kentucky Floyd County 3. Set
Anney Gofney, a citizen of Floyd County, Kentucky, aged about 70 years, states that she was present at the house of John Gentry in Wayne County, Virginia, and witnessed the marriage ceremony between Henry Duke and Susannah Gentry, now Susannah Duke, wife of Henry Duke, both a Pennsylvanian of the United States. She knows that the said Susannah Duke is the only wife the said Henry Duke ever had, and she also knows they were lawfully married by a legally authorized minister of the Gospel. She states that she is the sister of the said Susannah Duke and knows what she states to be true.
Sworn to and subscribed this 19 th day of November, 1842. Anney Gofney mark
State of Kentucky Floyd County 3. Set.
I, E. D. Kennedy, a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County aforesaid, do certify that Anney Gofney this day appeared personally before me and subscribed and swore to the above statement. And I do also certify that the said Anney Gofney is a credible person, and her statement is entitled to full credit and belief. Given under my hand this 19 th day of November, 1842.
E. D. Kennedy J. P. F. C.

State of Kentucky 3 Garrard County 3 dist
I Alex R McKee Clerk of the Court of Garrard County certify that E D Kennedy is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name, this 23 day of November, 1842.
Alex R McKee
Clerk of the Court of Garrard County.

State of Kentucky } April 10 th 1855 County of Rockcastle }
Be it known that before me a Justice of the peace within and for the county and State above mentioned duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Susannah Duke, a resident of the county of Rockcastle in the state aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, states that she is the widow and heir at Law of Henry Duke deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States, in the county of Madison in the State of Kentucky, under act of Congress passed March 18 th 1818, at the rate of $96 per annum, and she Susannah Duke his wife was a pensioner under the act of Congress of July 1848 at the rate of 80 dollars per annum. That she Susannah Duke his wife is now a pensioner of the United States, under the act of Congress of July 1 st 1848, at 96 dollars per annum.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining an increase of Pension due her husband since the said Henry Duke (deceased) in his lifetime under the act of Congress passed 15 th May 1828, or the act of 7 th June 1832, the increase he may be entitled to as a noncommissioned officer for his services in the Revolutionary war. Should the Virginia Continental Rolls show his grade of service, as she believes her said husband rendered such service in the war aforesaid.
Which Rolls she refers to and the application of her said husband and her own application upon which said pension has been granted - & the proof hereto annexed - I do hereby constitute and appoint John S. Edwards of Washington City my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute

Said claim. - and further she is not from age and Boddy in property able to attend court
Attest Patrick H Duke Elizabeth Duke Green Preston J.P. R.C.
Susanah Henry Duke Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written. I further certify that the said Susanah Duke made her Mark in My presence to her foregoing statement understanding she is from age & Boddy informally unable to attend court - & I have no interest in this claim or concerned in its prosecution.
Green Preston J.P. R.C.
State of Kentucky, County of Rockcastle - And on the same day and year first above written - personally came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid - Patrick Duke and Elizabeth Duke residents of the county of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky, to me well known as credible witnesses, who being first duly sworn according to law - declar. that they are personally acquainted with Susanah Duke wife of Henry Duke (deceased), mentioned in the foregoing declaration - was present and saw her sign her name to said declaration by making her mark, and from their personal acquaintance with her they believe her to be the identical person

She represents herself to be mentioned in her forfeiture declaration; and that Henry Duke performed the military service in the Revolutionary war as she states. and that said Henry Duke is now dead. and that Susanah Duke aforesaid is his widow. and that she is a pensioner of the United States of the county of Rockcastle in the state of Kentucky and further they swear that they are disinterested witnesses.
Patrick H. Duke Elizabeth Duke
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written; and I have no interest in this claim or concerned in its prosecution. Green Branton P.O. B

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County S. set
I Egbert T. Fish Clerk of the County Court holden for Rockcastle County do hereby certify Green Proctor whose name appears to the foregoing certificates was at the time of subscribing his name thereto an acting justice of the peace in & for the County & State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn according to Law & that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit & that his signatures thereto attached are genuine & that the County Court aforesaid is a court of record
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my official seal this 18 th day of April 1855
At E. T. Fish Clerk
Susanna with Henry Duke for increase of Rev Pension Ky - id 2 o Feb 48
Col
filed by John McDunnough

June 25 1844
Rev Not evidence
Susan Dake
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J. L. Edwards Esq. Commision Pensions Washington City

Richmond, Ky. June 19, 1844.
Dr. Sir - Enclosed you will find the official certificate of the Clerk of Han- over County, Va. in relation to the application of Susanna Duke for a pension in right of her husband
Respectfully Joseph Turner
P.S. Please inform me the difficulty (if any) to granting the a Pension to Mrs. Parker, wife of Wyatt Parker, which I enclosed you several years since

Free
June 11 23
By Susan Dutton July 1838
11-15-39 J. G. Colvocoresses Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Richmond May 27, 1844.
In enclosed is the application of Susannah Lutke, widow of Henry Lutke, and for a Pen- sion. My apology for not sending it sooner is bad health, and having laid away so long since that it got covered over with other papers, and I had neglected and forgotten to enclose it, till this day, reminded of it by her son calling to see me on the sub- ject. I have this day written to Honorable Cum- ming for a certificate of her marriage, if to be had. I have no forms to prepare widows claims by, and this may be defective. If so please enclose it back with directions and it will be much more promptly attended to. If you wish to know any- thing of me, please address the Hon. John White, who is a citizen of this place
Respectfully Joseph Crosser

October 4, 1938.
Mrs. Emmet Norris 1723 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas.
BA-J/ILL Henry Duke W. 9415 Hardeman Duke -mCS. W. 783
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Revolutionary War soldiers with the name Henry Duke and cite several of Virginia, also, the record in that war of Hardeman Duke, a brother of William Duke.
A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and only one claim for pension found based upon service of a Henry Duke. His record is furnished you herewith from pension claim, W. 9415. The record of Hardeman Duke is furnished also, from pension claim, W. 783.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.